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PIC now offers a comprehensive line of
linear motion systems.
Single sourcing eliminates the need for
extensive, expensive component and system
design and time consuming searches through
different manufacturers’ catalogs for all required
designs and sizes.
The first few pages offer a guide to linear
motion calculations, for determining effective
loads, life of linear bearings, and shaft
deflections. These pages are not meant to
replace the thinking of an engineer but rather to
assist.
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User-assembled or Pre-assembled
System 3 is made up of our standard System 10 is available with or without
components found in section 4 of this catalog. bellows covers. It is similar to system 9, but
This popular configuration is made up of two the shafts are fully supported by a one piece
integral rail. As with system 9 the one size
linear bearings mounted in housings, with a
shafting allows for quick delivery at a
shaft and shaft support rail.
discounted price. System 10 is ideal for
System 9 is available with or without bellows
applications that require greater travel.
covers. This is a modular pre-assembled
precision product, with 4 linear bearings Positioning Stages: PIC’s industrial grade
tables provide solutions for indexing where
mounted in housings with two parallel shafts
the strict requirements of scientific stages are
mounted to a base plate, with a table top, lead
not needed. Mounting holes in top and base
screw and coupling. The key to this unit is
are located to easily allow two stages to be
standard one-size shafting, which allows for
configured as an X-Y positioner. Ready to
quick delivery at a discounted price. System 9
hook up to your standard NEMA 23 motor.
is ideal for vertical applications. The optional
protective Bellows Cover is made of
polyurethane coated nylon. These covers
protect the shafting and lead screw from
damage-causing debris.
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CALCULATION OF SYSTEM LOADING

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AND BEARING SELECTION

LOAD CALCULATION
The main factors involved in the selection of bearing material and size are the load on a single bearing
and the total travel life required. The load on a single bearing varies with the position of the center of
gravity on the table top or carriage. To calculate the load on a single bearing:
1. For system 3, use load calculation diagram 1 for vertical applications, and load calculation
diagram 2 for horizontal applications.
2. For other frequently used system configurations, use load calculation diagram 3 for horizontal
axis, load calculation diagram 4 for vertical axis, and load calculation diagram 5 for vertical lateral
axes.

LOAD CALCULATION DIAGRAMS

DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 4

DIAGRAM 2

DIAGRAM 5

DIAGRAM 3

P = FORCE ON BEARINGS
W = WEIGHT ON SYSTEM

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To calculate the basic dynamic load rating, use Table 2. C Dynamic Load Rating of Inch Bearings
the following formulas: PIC Part No.
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Shaft Rating
Diameter (inch) (lb) Closed Open
For distances in inches,
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.1/4 60 PFL-4 —
3 .3/8 95 PFL-6 —
L fw .1/2 230 PFL-8 PFL0-8
C= ● ●
P .5/8 400 PFL-10 PFL0-10
2 ●
106 fh .3/4 470 PFL-12 PFL0-12
1. 850 PFL-16 PFL0-16
BEARING SELECTION For distances in kilometers, 1.1/4 1230 PFL-20 PFL0-20
Two types of bearings, self-aligning recirculating 1.1/2 1480 PFL-24 PFL0-24
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ball bearings and engineered plastic bearings, are L fw Table 3. C Dynamic Load Rating of Metric Bearings
C= ● ●
P
available from PIC for use in linear motion 1 ●
50 fh Shaft Diameter Rating
(mm) (Newtons) PIC Part No.
systems. Both types are available in inch or
metric sizes, and closed or open styles. Example of Calculations using standard PIC CLOSED TYPE
components 12 650 MPFL-12
SELF-ALIGNING BEARINGS Expected Life: 20,000 hours 16 800 MPFL-16
20 1500 MPFL-20
The formulas and tables listed below will enable 25 2500 MPFL-25
Number Of Bearings: 4
the designer to select the proper self-aligning 30 3200 MPFL-30
bearings to meet the required life. Weight On Carriage: 175 lb 40 5550 MPFL-40

Stroke Distance: 24 inches OPEN TYPE

Basic Dynamic Load Rating
Traveling Speed: 1000 in. / min 12 750 MPFL0-12
and Life Expectancy 16 920 MPFL0-16
The basic dynamic load rating of a self- Cycle: 2 x 24 inches 20 1560 MPFLO-20
25 2600 MPFLO-25
aligning bearing is the load which allows a Shaft: A10L series 30 3330 MPFL0-30
rating life of 2,000,000 inches or 50,000 40 5740 MPFL0-40
meters of travel, without change in magnitude From the life expectancy in hours formula, the
or direction. The rating life of a bearing for a life expectancy in traveling distance is: ENGINEERED PLASTIC
particular application can be calculated from L LINEAR BEARINGS
the following equations: Lh = PIC self-lubricating plastic bearings are
2 Ls n1 60 ●

maintenance free, run quietly, are not subject

For inch calculations, L = Lh 2 Ls n1 60
● ● ● ●

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to catastrophic failure, do not gall or brinell
fh C 1000 the mating shaft, and can run on “soft” non-
L= ● ●
2 ●
10 6 L = 20,000 2 24 ●
60● ● ●

fw P 2 24 ●
corrosive 303 stainless steel shafting. These
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L = 1.20 x 10 inches bearings are also capable of operation in
For metric calculations,
3 hostile environments and are interchangeable
From the dynamic load rating formula:
L(km) = fh C with PIC self-aligning, recirculating bearings.
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50 ●
3
fw P Bearing PV Rating
With: L fw
C= ● ●
P
2 ●
106 fh The performance capabilities of engineered
L = rating life in inches for inch calculations,
plastic linear bearings are defined by the
in kilometers for metric calculations 3
1.2 109 ● 1.5 175 PV rating of the bearings, where P is the
fh = hardness factor (1.0); shafts are C= ● ●

2 106 ●
1.0 4 pressure in pounds per square inch on the
60-65 HRC projected bearing area, and V is the
fw = load coefficient (refer to table 1) C = 553 lb
velocity in feet per minute of the wear
C = basic design load rating in pounds for The assumption is that the 175 pound load surface. Maximum PV for continuous
inch calculations, in Newtons for metric is distributed evenly between bearings; operation is 7500 PSI/FPM. To calculate
calculations (refer to table 2 or 3) therefore, using diagram 3 with1-inch with 1- PV for a particular application, divide the
P = force in pounds for inch calculations, inch diameter bearings having a load capacity total load in pounds on the bearing by the
force in Newtons for metric calculations, of 850 pounds is selected. effective area in square inches, and
determined from load calculation multiply by the average bearing velocity in
diagrams 1 through 5, as applicable Table 1. Load Coefficient feet per minute.
Operating Conditions fw Example of Calculation:
Rating life in hours can be calculated from the
travel distance per unit of time, as follows: Operation at low speed (50 ft/ min or Number Of Bearings: 4
15 m/ min or less) without impulsive 1 - 1.5
shock from outside Weight On Carriage: 175 lb
L
Lh = Load Per Bearing: 175/ 4 = 43.75 lb
2 Ls n1 60
● ● ● Operation at intermediate speed
(200 ft/min or 60 m/min or less) 1.5 - 2.0 Traveling Speed: 1000 in./ min or
With: without impulsive shock 83.33 ft/ min
Lh = rating life in hours Operation at high speed Bearing Selected: PLC-16 (1 in. = ID,
Ls = stroke length in inches for (over 200 ft/ min or 60 m/ min) 2.0 - 3.5 2.25 in. long = L)
with impulsive shock from outside
inch calculations, in meters for
Load (lb.) 43.75
metric calculations P= = = 19.44 PSI
n1 = rating in cycles per minute ID L● 1 2.25 ●

PV = 19.44 83.33 = 1620 PSI/ FPM

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DETERMINATION OF SHAFT DEFLECTION

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Once the appropriate bearing has been selected to fulfill the load requirements Table 4. Shaft Diameters and Tolerances
of the application, the shaft deflection must be determined. Dimensions and Diameter PIC Series Tolerance
(inch) (inch)
tolerances of PIC shafts are listed in table 4. The required shaft diameter is
.1/4 A10L-4 0.2495 / 0.2490
dictated by the ID of the selected bearing, and the deflection can be determined .3/8 A10L-6 0.3745 / 0.3740
from table 5 or 6 for inch or metric systems, respectively. .1/2 A10L-8 0.4995 / 0.4990
.5/8 A10L-10 0.6245 / 0.6240
.3/4 A10L-12 0.7495 / 0.7490
1. A10L-16 0.9995 / 0.9990
1.1/4 A10L-20 1.2495 / 1.2490
1.1/2 A10L-24 1.4994 / 1.4989

Table 5. Shaft Deflection Table (Inch Systems). Deflection Per Pound At Center Of Fixed Supporting Shaft.
Shaft Length Of Unsupported Section ( inches)
Diameter
(inches) 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 72
1/ 4 5.85 x 10-5 1.98 x 10-4 4.68 x 10-4 9.15 x 10-4 1.58 x 10-3 3.75 x 10-3 7.32 x 10-3 1.26 x 10-2 2.5 x 10-2
3/ 8 1.20 x 10-5 4.05 x 10-5 9.63 x 10-5 1.79 x 10-4 3.25 x 10-4 7.68 x 10-4 1.43 x 10-3 2.60 x 10-3 4.83 x 10-3 8.33 x 10-3 1.32 x 10-2 1.98 x 10-2
1/ 2 3.63 x 10-6 1.23 x 10-5 2.90 x 10-5 5.68 x 10-5 9.83 x 10-5 2.33 x 10-4 4.50 x 10-4 7.85 x 10-4 1.53 x 10-3 2.65 x 10-3 4.20 x 10-3 6.28 x 10-3 2.12 x 10-2
3/ 4 7.15 x 10-7 2.42 x 10-6 5.73 x 10-6 1.12 x 10-5 1.94 x 10-5 4.58 x 10-5 8.95 x 10-5 1.55 x 10-4 3.02 x 10-4 5.23 x 10-4 8.30 x 10-4 1.24 x 10-3 4.18 x 10-3
1 2.25 x 10-7 7.70 x 10-7 1.76 x 10-6 3.55 x 10-6 6.15 x 10-6 1.46 x 10-5 2.85 x 10-5 4.93 x 10-5 9.63 x 10-5 1.66 x 10-4 2.63 x 10-4 3.93 x 10-4 1.33 x 10-3
1 1/4 9.30 x 10-8 3.13 x 10-7 7.45 x 10-7 1.45 x 10-6 2.50 x 10-6 5.95 x 10-6 1.16 x 10-5 2.01 x 10-5 3.93 x 10-5 6.78 x 10-5 1.08 x 10-4 1.61 x 10-4 5.43 x 10-4
1 1/2 4.48 x 10-8 1.51 x 10-7 3.58 x 10-5 7.00 x 10-7 1.21 x 10-6 2.88 x 10-6 5.60 x 10-6 9.68 x 10-6 1.89 x 10-5 3.28 x 10-5 5.18 x 10-5 7.75 x 10-5 2.58 x 10-4
2 1.42 x 10-8 4.78 x 10-8 1.13 x 10-7 2.21 x 10-7 3.83 x 10-7 9.05 x 10-7 1.77 x 10-6 3.05 x 10-6 5.98 x 10-6 1.03 x 10-5 1.64 x 10-5 2.45 x 10-5 8.25 x 10-5

Note: Example:
Deflections listed above are based on Shaft: 1/4 in. diameter
system being fixed at both ends, with load Load: 8 pounds
in center of span. Length: 10 inches
Using the formula: Multiplier
3 9.15 x 10-4 inches/ pound
Deflection = Ws L (From Table 5):
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192EI
Deflection = 9.15 x 10 inches x 8 pounds = .0073 inches
Ws = Load on shaft pound
L= Length Note:
E= Modulus of elasticity If deflection is greater than 1/2 ° suggest using shaft
I= Moment of inertia of cross section supports and open bearings

Table 6. Shaft Deflection Table (Metric Systems). Deflection Per kgf At Center Of Fixed Supporting Shaft.
Shaft Length Of Unsupported Section ( mm) Shaft Load = Total Load
Diameter
(mm) 125 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 2000 Number of Shafts
12 4.75 x 10-4 3.80 x 10-3 3.04 x 10-2 1.02 x 10-1 2.4 x 10-1 4.75 x 10-1 8.21 x 10-1 1.95
16 1.50 x 10-4 1.20 x 10-3 9.62 x 10-3 3.25 x 10-2 7.7 x 10-2 1.50 x 10-1 2.59 x 10-1 6.16 x 10-1
20 6.15 x 10-5 4.92 x 10-4 3.94 x 10-3 1.33 x 10-2 3.15 x 10-2 6.15 x 10-2 1.06 x 10-1 2.52 x 10-1
25 2.52 x 10-5 2.02 x 10-4 1.62 x 10-3 5.45 x 10-3 1.29 x 10-2 2.52 x 10-2 4.36 x 10-2 1.03 x 10-1
30 1.21 x 10-5 9.72 x 10-5 7.78 x 10-4 2.63 x 10-3 6.23 x 10-3 1.21 x 10-2 2.10 x 10-2 4.98 x 10-2
40 3.84 x 10-6 3.07 x 10-5 2.45 x 10-4 8.30 x 10-4 1.96 x 10-3 3.84 x 10-3 6.64 x 10-3 1.57 x 10-2

Note: Example:
Deflections listed above are based on Shaft: 20 mm diameter
system being fixed at both ends, with Load: 25 kgf
load in center of span. Length: 1000 mm
Using the formula: Multiplier
s L3 3.15 x 10-2 mm / kg
Deflection = W (From Table 6):
192EI -2 mm
Deflection = 3.15 x 10 x 25 kgf = 0.7875 mm
Ws = Load on shaft kgf
L= Length
E= Modulus of elasticity
I= Moment of inertia of cross section
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COMPONENT SELECTION
SYSTEMS 3 / INCH & METRIC
SYSTEM 3

Bill of Material — Systems 3 / Inch

Bearing
Bearing
Shafting
Shaft Example
Housing Support Rail
Shaft
.Dia. Part Part QTY Part QTY System 3 Bill of Material Example:
Type QTY Type Part No.
(in) .No. .No. .No. * System 3, 48 inches long, with self-aligning
Self-Aligning PFLO-8 2 S5-13S 1060 Steel A10-8D-
1/ 2 2 ** PSR-8-PD 1 recirculating bearings would consist of the following:
Engr. Plastic PLO-8 2 S5-13 303 Stainless A11-8D-
** 2 PFLO-8 bearings
Self-Aligning PFLO-10 2 S5-14S 1060 Steel A10-10D-
5/ 8 2 ** PSR-10-PD 1 2 S5-13S bearing housings
Engr. Plastic PLO-10 2 S5-14 303 Stainless A11-10D-
** 1 A10-8D-48 shaft
Self-Aligning PFLO-12 2 S5-15S 1060 Steel A10-12D-
3/ 4 2 ** PSR-12-PD 1
Engr. Plastic PLO-12 2 S5-15 303 Stainless A11-12D-
** 2 PSR-8-PD shaft support rails
Self-Aligning PFLO-16 2 S5-16S 1060 Steel A10-16D-
1 2 ** PSR-16-PD 1 Example — System 3:
Engr. Plastic PLO-16 2 S5-16 303 Stainless A11-16D-
**
Self-Aligning PFLO-20 2 S5-17S 1060 Steel A10-20D- 48" long, 1/2 " shaft with self-aligining
1 1/ 4 2 ** PSR-20-PD 1
Engr. Plastic PLO-20 2 S5-17 303 Stainless A11-20D- recirculating bearings.
**
Self-Aligning PFLO-24 2 S5-18S 1060 Steel A10-24D-
1 1/ 2 2 ** PSR-24-PD 1 Part Number = LS38-48
Engr. Plastic PLO-24 2 S5-18 303 Stainless A11-24D-
**
Bill of Material — Systems 3 / Metric
Bearing Shaft
Bearing Shafting
Housing Support Rail
Shaft
.Dia. Type Part QTY Part QTY Type Part No. QTY Part QTY
(mm) .No. .No. .No. *
Self-Aligning MPFLO-12 2 1060 Steel MA10-12D-
12 MSO-12 2 ** 1 MPSR-12-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-12 2 303 Stainless MA11-12D-
**
Self-Aligning MPFLO-16 2 1060 Steel MA10-16D-
16 MSO-16 2 ** 1 MPSR-16-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-16 2 303 Stainless MA11-16D-
**
Self-Aligning MPFLO-20 2 1060 Steel MA10-20D-
20 MSO-20 2 ** 1 MPSR-20-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-20 2 303 Stainless MA11-20D-
**
Self-Aligning MPFLO-25 2 1060 Steel MA10-25D-
25 MSO-25 2 ** 1 MPSR-25-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-25 2 303 Stainless MA11-25D-
**
Self-Aligning MPFLO-30 2 1060 Steel MA10-30D-
30 MSO-30 2 ** 1 MPSR-30-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-30 2 303 Stainless MA11-30D-
**
Self-Aligning MPFLO-40 2 1060 Steel MA10-40D-
40 MSO-40 2 ** 1 MPSR-40-PD 1
Engr. Plastic MPLO-40 2 303 Stainless MA11-40D-
**

NOTE: * Quantity of support rail depends on shaft length:

each support rail is 24 inches (610 mm) long.
** Length of shaft in inches for inch systems.
Length of shaft in millimeters for metric systems.

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System 9 — Economical and Quick Delivery

PIC Design has developed a modular

pre-assembled precision product.
This unit is ideal for vertical applica-
tions. It is made with 3/4 inch
suspended shafting with a 1/2 inch
diameter lead screw.
SYSTEM 9

Specifications Maximum Loads — Load Centered On Carriage Top (pounds)

Flatness (No Load): ± .0002 in./in. Recirculating Ball Linear Bearings

Travel (Inches) 20 16 12 8 4
Straightness: ± .0002 in./in.
Loads Static & Dynamic* 190 220 270 350 480
Repeatability: ± .0005 in.
Positional Accuracy: ± 0.0006 in./in. Engineered Plastic Linear Bearings
Coef. of Friction: .01 recirculating ball linear bearings Travel (Inches) 20 16 12 8 4
.2 for engineered plastic linear bearings Loads Static 190 220 270 350 480
Break Away Loads Dynamic** 360 360 360 360 360
Torque Typ.: 10 to 25 inch-ounces
Weight: System 9 with 4 inches of travel = 11.6 pounds
For longer travels add 0.5 pounds per inch of travel
(carriage assembly 3.5 pounds) Deflection — Load Centered On Carriage Top
Material: — Aluminum base, carriage and pillow blocks
Travel (Inches) 20 16 12 8 4
— Stainless steel lead screw with engineered plastic nut
— C1060 hardened & ground shafting & self-aligning Deflection (Inch/100 lb.) .013 .008 .005 <.001 <.001
recirculating linear ball bearings or 303 stainless steel
shafting & engineered plastic bearings
— Stainless steel radial bearings ABEC 7 Maximum Moments — Ft. - lbs.
— 17-4 Stainless steel zero backlash coupling
NEMA 23 for 1/4" motor shaft Recirculating Ball Linear Bearing
NEMA 34 for 3/8" motor shaft Static Dynamic*
Finish: Aluminum; black anodize Roll Axis 300 80
Pitch Axis 350 100
Yaw Axis 350 100

Engineered Plastic Linear Bearing

Travel 20 16 12 8 4
Roll Axis Static 110 130 160 200 270
Yaw Roll Axis Dynamic 50 50 50 50 50
Pitch Axis Static 480 480 480 480 480
Maximum Pitch Axis Dynamic 60 60 60 60 60
Load
Yaw Axis Static 480 480 480 480 480
Yaw Axis Dynamic 60 60 60 60 60

Notes
** Dynamic loads for recirculating ball linear bearings are
Pitch based on 50 Million inches of life.
Roll ** Dynamic loads for engineered plastic linear bearings are
based on PV = 16,000 with a V = 100 FPM.

Maximum Moments
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System 9 Ordering Code

System Ordering Code

System 9 ordering code is as follows:

LS 9 XX X XX X X X

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LS = System Style of Lead Screw & Nut Lead Screw Code: 1/2” Motor Code Blank = T = PTFE (Teflon)
Linear number Travel in Overall Diameter Screw Self aligning coated lead screw
system (9) Inches Length (See Section 3 for Lead 2 = NEMA 23 recirculating linear
Standard Not Including Screw Information) (See Section 3 for Lead motor adapter (If lubrication is not
Travel Motor Mount ball bearings &
Screw Information) & coupling 1060 desired, PTFE coated
04 12 A = Anti Backlash — lead screw and PV or
Acme style Code Lead Nut Style 3 = NEMA 34 E= PZ style nut is
08 16 motor adapter
B = Ballscrew Powernut 40 .05 V&Z Engineered plastic recommended)
12 20 & coupling linear bearings &
C = Ballscrew Anti Backlash 41 .1 A, P, V & Z
16 24 H = Hand crank 303 stainless steel
20 28 42 .2 A, B, P, V & Z shafting
P = Acme Power Nut —
Acme style 43 .5 B, C, V & Z
(see Section 4 for
V = Anti Backlash — 44 1.0 V&Z Linear Bearing
PV style Information)
Z = Anti Backlash —
PZ style

Model LS904 Thru LS920

A
1/4-20 UNC-2B
4 Places .625 Typ. B .281 Thru
6 Places
1.375 1.625
10-32 UNF-2B 1.750 Typ. Typ.
4 Places Typ. 2.87

.25

1.500 1.375
Typ. Typ.
10-32 UNF-2B
2.488 4 Places
Typ. .625
Typ. 6.37
Plate, Motor Adaptor .47
6.37 .28 Thru
NEMA 23
C’Bore .44 x .25
4 Places
2.25 sq. 3.03
1.625
Ref.

3.500
Ref.
.38
3.75
5.56
.38 1-5/16”

‘A’ ‘B’ Travel Part

3.25 Sq. Inches Inches Inches Number
2”
12.00 6.00 4 LS904
16.00 8.00 8 LS908
20.00 10.00 12 LS912
NEMA 34 Motor Adapter Hand Crank (W3-4)
24.00 12.00 16 LS916
28.00 14.00 20 LS920
(Shown with NEMA 23 motor adapter plate.
Options: NEMA 34 motor adapter plate or hand crank)

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System 10 — Economical, Quick Delivery & Accuracy

PIC Design has incorporated rail supports in an integral base

plate and rail support system. Standardizing on 1/2” diameter
shafting and lead screw allows for lower production costs and
ease of stocking of the components which transfers to lower
prices and quicker deliveries. Travels over 17 inches incorpo-
rates two standard base plates without jeopardizing the
integrity of the system.
SYSTEM 10

Specifications Maximum Moments

Flatness: ± .0002 in/in Recirculating Ball Engineered Plastic

Ft-Lb. Ft-Lb.
Straightness: ± .0002 in/in
Roll Axis — Static 44 44
Positional Dynamic 15 12
Repeatability: ± .0005 in. Pitch Axis — Static 52 52
Positional Accuracy: ± .0006 in/in Dynamic 17 14
Coefficient Yaw Axis — Static 110 110
of Friction: .01 recirculating ball linear bearing Dynamic 28 22
.20 for engineered plastic linear bearing
Break Away
Torque Typical: 10 to 25 inch-ounces
Weight: System 10 with 5 inches of travel: 8.1 pounds. Yaw
For longer travels add 0.4 pounds per inch of travel.
(Carriage assembly 2.4 pounds)
Maximum
Material: — Aluminum base, carriage and pillow blocks Load
— 303 stainless steel lead screw with engineered
plastic nut
— C1060 hardened & ground shafting & self-aligning
recirculating linear ball bearings or 303 stainless steel
Shafting & engineered plastic bearings
— Stainless steel radial bearings ABEC 7
— 17-4 Stainless steel zero backlash coupling Pitch
NEMA 23 for 1/4" motor shaft
Roll
NEMA 34 for 3/8" motor shaft

Finish: Aluminum black anodize

Loads
Maximum: — Loads centered on carriage
— Static 700 pounds
Life With Recirculating Ball Linear Bearings L = [C/F]3 (B)
L = Normal travel life
— Dynamic 300 pounds for recirculating ball
(50 million inches of life) C = Rated dynamic load capacity of carriage
F = User applied load
— Dynamic 240 pounds for engineered plastic
(PV = 10,000, V = 100 Fpm) B = 50 million inches of travel
Example: User is using recirculating ball bearing and has a 200 pound
load center on carriage top. How many inches of travel can he
expect?
L = (300/200)3(50 million) =
168 million inches or about 2660 miles.

Velocity = rpm x lead of lead screw

Example: Determine the velocity of a system with a motor running at
1750 rpm if a lead screw with a one-inch lead is used.
Velocity = 1750 rpm x 1 inch lead = 1750 inches per minute or
146 feet per minute.
High lead screw rpm and/or low lead screw leads may require
lubrication of the lead screw.

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System 10 Ordering Code

System Ordering Code

System 10 ordering code is as follows:

LS 10 XX X XX X X X

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LS = System Style of Lead Screw & Nut Lead Screw Code: 1/2” Motor Code Blank = T = PTFE (Teflon)
Linear number Travel in Overall Diameter Screw Self aligning coated lead screw
system (10) Inches Length (See Section 3 for Lead 2 = NEMA 23 recirculating linear
Standard Not Including Screw Information) (See Section 3 for Lead motor adapter (If lubrication is not
Travel Motor Mount ball bearings &
Screw Information) & coupling 1060 shafting desired, PTFE coated
05 12 A = Anti Backlash — lead screw and PV or
Acme style Code Lead Nut Style 3 = NEMA 34 E= PZ style nut is
09 16
40 .05 V&Z motor adapter Engineered plastic recommended)
13 20 B = Ballscrew Powernut & coupling
17 24 41 .1 A, P, V & Z linear bearings &
C = Ballscrew Anti Backlash H = Hand crank 303 stainless steel
21 28 42 .2 A, B, P, V & Z
P = Acme Power Nut — shafting
25 32 43 .5 B, C, V & Z
Acme style (see Section 4 for
29 36
V = Anti Backlash — 44 1.0 V&Z Linear Bearing
33 40
PV style Information)
37 44
41 48 Z = Anti Backlash —
PZ style
Model LS1021 Thru LS1041 - Two Piece Construction Model LS1005 Thru LS1017 - One Piece Construction
A B C D E Travel Part A D F Travel Part
Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches F Inches Number Inches Inches Inches Number
*28.00 11.98 15.98 6.00 8.00 12 21 LS1021 12.00 6.00 6 5 LS1005
32.00 15.98 15.98 8.00 8.00 12 25 LS1025 16.00 8.00 6 9 LS1009
36.00 15.98 19.98 8.00 10.00 12 29 LS1029 20.00 10.00 6 13 LS1013
40.00 19.98 19.98 10.00 10.00 12 33 LS1033 24.00 12.00 6 17 LS1017
44.00 19.98 23.98 10.00 12.00 12 37 LS1037
48.00 23.98 23.98 12.00 12.00 12 41 LS1041

1/4-20 UNC-2B A
4 Places C B .281 Thru - F Places
E
.625 Typ. D
1.625
**1.605
1.750 **1.605 1.625
10-32 UNF-2B Typ.
4 Places 2.87

.25
1.500 1.375
Typ. Typ.
2.25 sq.

Plate, Motor Adaptor 10-32 UNF-2B

NEMA 23 4 Places
2.488 Two Piece Construction Shown 5.62
Typ. 5.62 .47

2.66
1.500
Ref.
3.500
3.75 Ref. .38
.38 1-5/16” 5.56
Note:
* Can be shipped as one piece (Shown with NEMA 23
construction motor adapter plate.
3.25 Sq. 2”
** Used for two piece construction Options: NEMA 34 motor
or one piece 21" travel only adapter plate or hand crank)

NEMA 34 Motor Adapter Hand Crank (W3-4)

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 LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRAL BELLOWS
Systems 9B and 10B

Systems 9 and 10 are available with a Protective Bellows Cover made of polyurethane –coated nylon. These units have the
same load carrying ability as the standard Systems 9 and 10 but are protected from damage-causing debris. The cover is
resistant to oil and will operate over a temperature range from — 65o to 250oF.

System 9B System 10B

System 9B is ideal for vertical applications. It is made with 3/4 inch System 10B incorporates rail supports that are
and end suspended shafting and a 1/2 inch diameter lead screw. integral to the base plate and rail.
Specifications
Same as systems without Bellows Covers.

System Ordering Code — System 9B ordering code is as follows:

LS 9 B XX X XX X X X

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LS = System B= Travel Overall Style of Lead Screw & Nut Lead Screw Code: 1/2” Motor Code Blank = T = PTFE (Teflon)
Linear number Bellows In Length Diameter Screw Self aligning coated lead
system (9) Cover A = Anti Backlash — 2 = NEMA 23 recirculating linear screw
Code Inches Not Including
Motor Mount Acme style Code Lead Nut Style motor adapter ball bearings &
40 .05 V&Z & coupling 1060 shafting (If lubrication is not
04 2.86 12 B = Ballscrew Powernut desired, PTFE coated
08 6.10 16 41 .1 A, P, V & Z 3 = NEMA 34 E= lead screw and PV or
C = Ballscrew Anti Backlash motor adapter
12 8.96 20 42 .2 A, B, P, V & Z Engineered plastic PZ style nut is
P = Acme Power Nut — & coupling linear bearings & recommended)
16 12.20 24 Acme style 43 .5 B, C, V & Z
H = Hand crank 303 stainless steel
20 15.44 28 44 1.0 V&Z shafting
V = Anti Backlash —
PV style 1.62
Z = Anti Backlash — 2.87
PZ style
.25
Model LS9B04 Thru LS9B20 1 7/8”

A
1/4-20 UNC-28 B .281 THRU 2” Dia.
(4) PLCS 1.375 (6) PLCS
.625
10-32 UNC-28 Typ Typ .28 THRU
(4) PLCS 1.750 C’Bore .44 x .25
Typ (4) PLCS 1.625 Hand Crank (W3-5) Plate, Motor
Typ Adaptor 2.25 10-32 UNF-2B
Square NEMA 23 (4) PLCS

1.500 1.375
Typ Typ
Models LS9B04 Thru LS9B20
2.488 Plate, Motor Adaptor 10-32 UNC-28 (Shown with NEMA 23 Motor Adaptor Plate)
.625 3.25 Square (4) PLCS
Typ .38 NEMA 34
3.75 7.69 Model LS9B Dimensions
6.37 6.37 ‘A’ ‘B’ Part
Inches Inches Number

3.03 12.00 — LS9B04

1.625
Ref 16.00 — LS9B08

Models LS9B04 Thru LS9B20 3.500 20.00 — LS9B12

Ref .38
(Shown with NEMA 34 Motor Adaptor Plate) 24.00 — LS9B16
5.56
28.00 11.98 LS9B20
Shown with NEMA 23 motor adapter plate.
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 LINEAR MOTION SYSTEMS WITH INTEGRAL BELLOWS
Systems 9B and 10B

System Ordering Code — System 10B ordering code is as follows:

LS 10 B XX X XX X X X

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
LS = System B= Travel Overall Style of Lead Screw & Nut Lead Screw Code: 1/2” Motor Code Blank = T = PTFE (Teflon)
Linear number Bellows In Length Diameter Screw Self aligning coated lead
system (10) Cover A = Anti Backlash — 2 = NEMA 23 recirculating linear screw
Code Inches Not Including
Motor Mount Acme style Code Lead Nut Style motor adapter ball bearings &
40 .05 V&Z & coupling 1060 Shafting (If lubrication is not
05 3.48 12 B = Ball Screw Power Nut desired, PTFE
09 6.34 16 41 .1 A, P, V & Z 3 = NEMA 34 E= coated lead screw
C = Ball Screw Anti Backlash motor adapter
13 9.20 20 Nut 42 .2 A, B, P, V & Z Engineered plastic and PV or PZ style
& coupling linear bearings & nut is recom-
17 12.06 24 P = Acme Power Nut — 43 .5 B, C, V & Z
H = Hand crank 303 stainless steel mended)
21 14.92 28 Acme style 44 1.0 V&Z shafting
25 17.78 32 V = Anti Backlash —
29 20.64 36 PV style
33 23.88 40 Z = Anti Backlash —
37 26.74 44 PZ style
41 29.60 48 Model LS10B Dimensions
A B C D E Part
Inches Inches Inches Inches Inches Number
12 — — — — LS10B05
Model LS10B05 Thru LS10B41 16 — — — — LS10B09
20 — — — — LS10B13
A 24 — — — — LS10B17
1/4-20 UNC-2B A/2
(4) PLCS 1.375 .281 THRU 28 11.98 15.98 6 8 LS10B21
.625 Typ
10-32 UNC-2B Typ .28 THRU (6) PLCS 32 15.98 15.98 8 8 LS10B25
x .47 Deep 1.750 C’Bore .44 x .25
(4) PLCS 1.625 36 15.98 19.98 8 10 LS10B29
Typ (4) PLCS Typ
40 19.98 19.98 10 10 LS10B33
44 19.98 23.98 10 12 LS10B37
48 23.98 23.98 12 12 LS10B41
1.500 1.375
Typ Typ

Plate, Motor Adaptor

2.488 Nema 34, 3.25 Square 10-32 UNF-2B
.625 (4) PLCS
Typ .38
3.75 7.12
5.62
5.62 1 7/8”

2.66 2” Dia.
1.500
Ref.
Models LS10B05 Thru LS10B17 3.500 Hand Crank (W3-5)
(Shown with NEMA 34 motor adaptor plate) Ref.
.38
5.56

A
C B .281 THRU
E D (12) PLCS
1.605
1.625 1.605 1.625
2.87

.25

Plate, Motor Adaptor 10-32 UNF-2B

NEMA 23, 2.25 Square (4) PLCS

Models LS10B21 Thru LS10B41

(Shown with NEMA 23 motor adaptor plate)

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POSITIONING STAGES
Ball or Crossed Roller

PIC’s industrial grade stages (tables) provide solutions for

indexing where the strict requirements of scientific stages are not
needed. Mounting holes in top and base are located to easily allow two
stages to be configured as an X-Y positioner. For optional Z bracket
configuration, consult factory.

■ Ball or Crossed Roller

■ Acme or Ball Screw
■ NEMA 23 Motor Mount or Hand Crank
■ X, XY or XYZ Style

Maximum Loads — Specifications

Load centered on carriage top, carriage centered on base (lbs.) Flatness (no load): ±.0002 in/in
Travel (in.) Straightness: ±.0002 in/in
Loads (lbs.)
2 4 6 8 10 12 Repeatability: Within .0004 inches
Ball Slide 30 40 50 60 80 100
Positional Accuracy: ±.0006 in/in
Crossed Roller 240 312 408 672 744 840
Break-a-way Torque: 10 to 15 oz-in*
*ACME Anti-backlash Nut
Load centered on carriage top, carriage at full travel position (lbs.)
Travel (in.) Material
Loads (lbs.)
2 4 6 8 10 12
Carriage and Base: Black, Anodized Aluminum
Ball Slide 20 20 20 20 30 40
Rolling Elements: Hardened Steel
Crossed Roller 153 138 147 309 318 324
Lead Screw and Nut:
Acme 303 Stainless Steel Screw
Maximum Moments — Acetal Teflon & Silicon filled nut
Ball 17-4PH Stainless Steel Rc 40 screw and nut
Load centered on carriage top (lbs.-in.)
Travel (in.) Optional Configurations
Ball Slide
2 4 6 8 10 12
For manual applications the tables are supplied without motor mount
Roll Axis, X 30 41 51 61 82 102
and coupling — just substitute “M” for “C” in the part number.
Pitch Axis, Y 20 33 47 62 91 121 Manual units will be fitted with a hand crank.
Yaw Axis, Z 10 16 23 31 45 60
Crossed Roller 2 4 6 8 10 12
Roll Axis, X 246 320 418 689 763 861
Pitch Axis, Y 126 184 262 479 538 617 Z
Yaw Axis, Z 63 92 131 239 269 308

Y
X

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 POSITIONING STAGES
Ball or Crossed Roller

Ordering Code

Travel

Overall Lead Screw Code

Positioning Code Slide Type Mount Travel Length
B Ball Slide C NEMA 23 Mount Code Screw Thread Advance
R Crossed M Less motor 2 7 Per Turn
Roller Slide Mount (see 4 9 1X3710 3/8-10 acme 0.100 in
6 12 2X3710 2/8-10 3/8-10 acme 0.100
optional 1X3710(2 start) 0.200 in
configuration) 8 17 5X3705 in
3/8-5 (5 start) 1.000 in
10 20 1X102M 10 X 2 mm acme3/8-10 (2 start)
2.000 mm
2X3710
Example 12 23 1B3708 3/8 Ball Screwacme 0.2000.125
in
in
3/8-5 (5 start) acme
5X3710
1.000 in
Standard Version: PBC2-1X310 is a ball slide with a motor 10 x 2 mm acme
1X102M
2.000 mm
mount and coupling, a 2-inch travel table, 3/8 Ball Screw 0.125
and a .1-inch lead. 1B3708 in

Optional Version: PBM2-1X310 is the same table and lead

less the motor mount and coupling, but
includes hand crank

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Outline Dimensions

Motor Mount For

NEMA 23 Motor

#10-32 UNF-28
(4 PLCS)

.50 PBM/PRM With Hand Crank

.750 Lead Screw Center
Line
PCB/PRC With NEMA 23 Motor Adapter

A B C D E F G H I J Part Number
4.00 N/A 3.25 0.75 2.00 2.75 0.75 3.25 N/A 1.00 PB 2 / PR 2
6.0 5.25 4.25 1.75 2.00 2.75 1.75 4.25 5.25 2.00 PB 4 / PR 4
8.00 7.25 5.25 2.75 3.00 3.75 2.75 5.25 7.25 3.00 PB 6 / PR 6
12.00 11.25 7.25 4.75 4.00 4.75 3.75 8.25 11.25 4.00 PB 8 / PR 8
14.00 13.25 8.25 5.75 5.00 5.75 4.75 9.25 13.25 5.00 PB 10 / PR 10
16.00 15.25 9.25 6.75 6.00 6.75 5.75 10.25 13.25 6.00 PB 12 / PR 12

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ROTARY TABLE
Ratios 45:1, 90:1, 180:1

Features
PIC’s Rotary Tables provide smooth precise rotational
positioning
No Lube required.
Can be mounted in any plane.
Hand Crank or NEMA 17 motor mount.
Will mount to PIC’s line of Systems 9, 10 and
PBX & PRX Positioning Stages.

Material
Body: Black Anodized Aluminum
Worm: 303 Stainless Steel
Gear: 464 Bronze
Bearings: Stainless Steel ABEC 7 + Thrust
Shafting : 303 Stainless Steel
Motor Mount** Hand Crank
Ratio*
Part Number Part Number
Specifications
45:1 RT4-45-M RT4-45-H
90:1 RT4-90-M RT4-90-H
180:1 RT4-180-M RT4-180-H Backlash: 4 arc-min
Positional Accuracy: 4 arc-min
Run out (wobble): 0.03º
Start up torque at no load: Negligible
* For special ratios consult factory Start up at 50 pound load: 1 oz-in
** Use of NEMA 17 motor eliminates hand crank Maximum input speed: 1750 RPM
Maximum vertical load: 100 pounds

CRANK

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